Take a walk around the gorgeous Sanatorium Lake in Mount Macedon and discover the lake's fascinating history and ecology.
An Eco-Tourism Trail takes you on a self-guided tour around the
picturesque lake, and a self guided audio tour takes you on an immersive
journey through the area.
Sanatorium Lake was originally constructed to supply water to a sanatorium which was never built. It was planned to replace a smaller sanatorium which had been established a short distance down the mountain in 1899. The original sanatorium closed in 1910, and was later destroyed by fire.
Today Lake Sanatorium is a rich habitat for native wildlife, fish and frogs, and provides a drinking hole for mammals and birds.
Walks at Sanatorium Lake
Sanatorium Lake Eco-Tourism Trail
- Distance: 2.6 km.
- Grade: 2, easy.
- Features: Tall eucalypt forests, a wet fern gully, a scenic lake, informative signs.
- Access: From Days Picnic Ground, Lions Head Road car park, or Sanatorium Lake Picnic Ground.
Murmuring Walk
Sanatorium Picnic Ground to Camels Hump Summit via Days Picnic Ground
- Distance: 3.1 km.
- Grade: 3, easy to moderate.
- Features: Stunning rocky outcrop at Camels Hump, panoramic views.
- Access: From Sanatorium Lake Picnic Ground.
Picnics at Sanatorium Lake
The Sanatorium Lake Picnic Ground enjoys a beautiful setting surrounded by bushland, and is a great place to stop for a picnic lunch while exploring the treasures of the Macedon Regional Park.
The picnic ground features picnic tables, wood fire barbecues, and several walk options.
How to get to Sanatorium Lake
Sanatorium Lake is accessed via walking tracks, either from Barringo Road or Lions Head Road.
Barringo Road will take you to the Sanatorium Lake Picnic Area and walking track, while Lions Head Road is just a walking track.
BBQ
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